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Screenshot of an onboard navigation setup running OpenPlotter, showing live marine data from a sailboat — GPS, AIS, wind, and system info all integrated in a single dashboard.
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OpenPlotter: Turn Your Boat Into a Smart, Self-Reliant Machine

Build your own smart nav station. OpenPlotter + Raspberry Pi gives you full control over navigation, sensors, and automation—open-source, flexible, and battle-tested offshore. We break it down, sai...

best sailing apps"Screenshot of OpenCPN chartplotter showing navigation routes along the Florida coast and the Bahamas, with detailed marine charts and interface icons visible."

OpenCPN: The Free Navigation Tool Every Real Sailor Should Have

OpenCPN is the ultimate free navigation app for serious sailors. Offline-ready, customizable, and built for real-world conditions — it’s trusted by captains, cruisers, and ocean wanderers who deman...